Traded in my Sonic

Steve Dallas · 07-22-2013, 08:14 PM

Got this today. 3.0 Supercharged Q5.

Number 3 · 07-22-2013, 08:19 PM

It's an awesome engine. Makes torque all day long.

Now do you feel bad like I do that the 2014 will make even more HP and torque

Steve Dallas · 07-22-2013, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

It's an awesome engine. Makes torque all day long.

Now do you feel bad like I do that the 2014 will make even more HP and torque

More so that I couldn't wait for the diesel.

menendez1293 · 07-22-2013, 08:46 PM

Very nice. Hope nothing negative happens know a few people that haven't had the best of luck with Audi lately.

Silverlsinva · 07-22-2013, 09:21 PM

Good looking ride Congrats! Is it quick?

Dznts · 07-22-2013, 09:38 PM

nice!

Steve Dallas · 07-22-2013, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Silverlsinva

Good looking ride Congrats! Is it quick?

It's quicker than my Sonic. Not as quick as the SS was though. It'll definitely pull on most normal cars, so it'll serve well for road trips and a daily driver. Handles pretty nicely for a SUV too.

Still plan to get a Stingray or ZL1 at some point for the real power trip

Number 3 · 07-22-2013, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by menendez1293

Very nice. Hope nothing negative happens know a few people that haven't had the best of luck with Audi lately.

I've had a few things go wrong with the S4. Steering replaced completely, sun roof motor. But they take care of you to the point where you don't really think about it. An equivalent car waiting for you with an apology if they have to rent you something. Completely different than when the turbo went out on the Cruze. Had to beg to get a rental because they didn't have any loaners and finally got them to "do me a solid" by getting me a rental. On top of telling my wife it was ok to drive it, "it just won't have boost".

GM has a little further to go to understand true customer service.

oville-rider · 07-23-2013, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

I've had a few things go wrong with the S4. Steering replaced completely, sun roof motor. But they take care of you to the point where you don't really think about it. An equivalent car waiting for you with an apology if they have to rent you something. Completely different than when the turbo went out on the Cruze. Had to beg to get a rental because they didn't have any loaners and finally got them to "do me a solid" by getting me a rental. On top of telling my wife it was ok to drive it, "it just won't have boost".

GM has a little further to go to understand true customer service.

So where is that GM Customer Service guy now! Personally I've never had a problem getting a loaner if they have to keep my car for service, which I might add don't happen very often. It may depend on the dealership and how they choose to treat their customers?

PoorMansCamaro · 07-23-2013, 07:51 AM

Congrats! that's a great looking Audi! we are looking to get a bigger vehicle as well, but keep the sonic. lol hoping to get a Silverado or Sierra...something to tow with.

Overflow · 07-23-2013, 08:42 AM

Congrats Steve!

jewel25 · 07-23-2013, 08:46 AM

Congrats....but now we don't have matching cars :(

Silverlsinva · 07-23-2013, 12:58 PM

Isnt there a like a Hi performance version of this coming out soon? I swear I saw one at the dc auto show this past Jan. With something like 360 hp or near there? Or is that what you got ? Im confused too many audi cars with sportiness written on them to keep up. I mean you got Sportline S then Rs models I even think sport too.

Steve Dallas · 07-23-2013, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Silverlsinva

Isnt there a like a Hi performance version of this coming out soon? I swear I saw one at the dc auto show this past Jan. With something like 360 hp or near there? Or is that what you got ? Im confused too many audi cars with sportiness written on them to keep up. I mean you got Sportline S then Rs models I even think sport too.

S-Line is more of an external appearance package. The one I have has 272 horsepower.

They are coming out with a diesel (2.0l, I think) that's already been out in Europe this last year.

I haven't really payed too much attention to the 2014 stuff...however I don't think I've heard of any other improved engines for the Q5. I know the Hybrid version came out recently as well.

I put 100 miles on it yesterday, and enjoyed it a lot. Mainly getting used to the MMS system, which is a huge improvement over what I've had previously. Being a geeky/tech type...I enjoy a system that has all the bells and whistles this one does.

The Google Maps built in is really nice, as well as the wi-fi hotspot. Laptop and iPad are now connected if I need them (pulled over, of course).

I have to say that I did like my Sonic. It just wasn't as nice on the highways and twisties as the Q5 or my SS.

07-22-2013, 08:14 PM	#1
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	Traded in my Sonic Got this today. 3.0 Supercharged Q5. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

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Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,301 View My Garage	It's an awesome engine. Makes torque all day long. Now do you feel bad like I do that the 2014 will make even more HP and torque __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

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PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 57,201	Congrats! that's a great looking Audi! we are looking to get a bigger vehicle as well, but keep the sonic. lol hoping to get a Silverado or Sierra...something to tow with. __________________

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jewel25 Mother of PWA Babies Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 37,115 View My Garage	Congrats....but now we don't have matching cars :( __________________ Jewel & PMC's Build Thread

07-22-2013, 08:46 PM	#4
menendez1293 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 9,686 View My Garage	Very nice. Hope nothing negative happens know a few people that haven't had the best of luck with Audi lately.

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Silverlsinva Drives: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Grigio Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 3,124	Good looking ride Congrats! Is it quick?

07-23-2013, 08:42 AM	#11
Overflow Space Shuttle Aficionado Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 30,897 View My Garage	Congrats Steve!

07-23-2013, 12:58 PM	#13
Silverlsinva Drives: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Grigio Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 3,124	Isnt there a like a Hi performance version of this coming out soon? I swear I saw one at the dc auto show this past Jan. With something like 360 hp or near there? Or is that what you got ? Im confused too many audi cars with sportiness written on them to keep up. I mean you got Sportline S then Rs models I even think sport too.